Infrastructure tutorials

Production-grade guides for Linux, servers, security and performance. Copy-paste commands, multi-distro support, written by engineers who run this in production.

hosting Advanced

Configure NGINX reverse proxy with advanced caching and load balancing

Set up NGINX as a high-performance reverse proxy with Redis-backed caching, multiple load balancing algorithms, SSL termination, and comprehensive monitoring for production environments.

45 min 4 distros 585 views
devops Advanced

Set up MinIO gateway for multi-cloud storage federation with AWS S3 and Azure integration

Learn to deploy MinIO as a unified storage gateway that seamlessly federates multiple cloud storage backends including AWS S3 and Azure Blob Storage. This advanced configuration provides intelligent failover, cost optimization, and vendor-neutral object storage management.

45 min 4 distros 532 views
monitoring Advanced

Configure Thanos Ruler for distributed alerting across multiple Prometheus clusters

Set up Thanos Ruler to create a unified alerting layer across distributed Prometheus instances. This tutorial covers installation, global rule configuration, and cross-cluster alert federation for enterprise monitoring.

45 min 4 distros 748 views
security Intermediate

Implement network security with iptables connection tracking and stateful packet filtering

Configure iptables with connection tracking modules to implement stateful packet filtering, advanced NAT rules, and comprehensive network security monitoring. Build robust firewall rules that track connection states and provide granular control over network traffic.

45 min 4 distros 643 views
networking Advanced

Set up OpenVPN high availability cluster with automatic failover and load balancing

Build a production-ready OpenVPN high availability cluster using keepalived for automatic failover and HAProxy for load balancing across multiple OpenVPN servers.

90 min 4 distros 505 views
databases Advanced

Backup and restore Redis Sentinel cluster data with automated strategies and monitoring

Learn to implement production-grade backup and restore procedures for Redis Sentinel clusters with automated scheduling, point-in-time recovery, and comprehensive monitoring to ensure data durability and business continuity.

45 min 4 distros 513 views
devops Advanced

Set up Apache Airflow high availability with CeleryExecutor and Redis clustering

Deploy Apache Airflow in high availability mode using CeleryExecutor with Redis clustering for task distribution, PostgreSQL connection pooling, and load-balanced webservers for production-grade workflow orchestration.

45 min 4 distros 817 views
monitoring Intermediate

Integrate Nagios Core 4.5 with Grafana dashboards for advanced monitoring visualization

Connect Nagios Core 4.5 with Grafana through NDOUtils and MySQL to create powerful monitoring dashboards. This integration provides advanced visualization capabilities, real-time alerting, and comprehensive monitoring insights for your infrastructure.

45 min 4 distros 605 views
databases Advanced

Set up MariaDB Galera Cluster 11.6 for multi-master replication with automatic failover

Configure a production-ready MariaDB Galera cluster with three nodes for multi-master replication, automatic failover, and SSL encryption. Includes HAProxy load balancing and comprehensive monitoring for high availability database operations.

45 min 4 distros 896 views
performance Advanced

Configure Varnish cache invalidation with automated purging strategies for high-performance web acceleration

Learn to configure advanced Varnish VCL for cache invalidation, implement PURGE and BAN strategies, and set up automated cache tagging for optimal performance. Master selective invalidation techniques and monitoring for production-grade web acceleration.

45 min 4 distros 821 views
databases Advanced

Optimize MariaDB 11.6 performance with query analysis and indexing for high-traffic applications

Learn advanced MariaDB performance optimization techniques including query profiling, slow query analysis, and strategic indexing for high-traffic applications. This tutorial covers query execution plan analysis, covering indexes, and automated monitoring setup.

45 min 4 distros 763 views
databases Advanced

Implement TimescaleDB backup strategies and point-in-time recovery with automated failover

Configure comprehensive TimescaleDB backup solutions with continuous WAL archiving, automated point-in-time recovery procedures, and monitoring systems to ensure data protection and business continuity.

45 min 4 distros 426 views

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